Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said on Monday that Blake Bortles will be the starting quarterback for Sunday's London game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.
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“I spoke to both quarterbacks this afternoon and told them that Blake will be our team’s starting quarterback," Marrone said. "I believe this gives us the best opportunity to win.”
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Bortles was pulled during the Jags' 20-7 loss to the Texans on Sunday. It was their third loss in a row, and the Jaguars did not score in the first half in any of those games.
Bortles fumbled twice against the Texans and was replaced by backup Cody Kessler.
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Posted by Action News Jax on Monday, October 22, 2018
I'm shocked that Bortles is starter this week based on the fact Marrone was telling both players before telling the media. #Jaguars Didn't think he needed to tell both if he was going to Bortles but must have felt that was important.
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) October 22, 2018
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Statement from Head Coach Doug Marrone: "I spoke to both quarterbacks this afternoon and told them that Blake will be our team's starting quarterback. I believe this gives us the best opportunity to win."
Posted by Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, October 22, 2018
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